Engineering Specification

CABLE CLEATS AND INTERMEDIATE RESTRAINTS

Sheet 1 of 3
Rev 26Feb2010
1. Manufacturer
Cable cleats and intermediate restraints shall be manufactured by Ellis Patents, Ltd and supplied
through kVA Strategies, LLC:
kVA Strategies, LLC
PO Box 515
18795 Weinberger Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454 USA
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
+1 985 386 9265
+1 985 247 4373
sales1 @ kVAStrategies.com
2. Codes & Standards
a. Cable cleats and intermediate restraints shall meet the performance requirements in Article
398.2(d) of NFPA-70-2008, the National Electrical Code or Part I, 12-2202 (4) of C22.1-06, the
Canadian Electrical Code.
b. Cable cleats and intermediate restraints shall be tested and certified to the International Standard
IEC 61914:2009, Cable Cleats for Electrical Installations, as follows:
i. Classified according to material as Composite
ii. Classified according to resistance to impact as Very Heavy
iii. Classified in relation to resistance to electromechanical forces as follows:
1. Compliant with Clause 6.4.4, Resistant to Electromechanical Forces, Resisting
More Than One Short Circuit (formerly known as Category 2):
a. Cables, cable cleats and intermediate restraints shall be intact and re-
usable after sustaining two successive short circuits, and
b. There shall be no cuts or damage to the outer cable sheath, and
c. The cables shall pass the required voltage withstand test
2. The vendor shall declare the following parameters associated with the
aforementioned short circuit classification:
a. Values of I
PEAK
and I
SC-RMS

b. Lineal spacing between cable cleats and intermediate restraints
c. Cable configuration (i.e. trefoil, flat, etc.)
d. Spacing between conductor centers
iv. Classified according to temperature according to permanent application
1. Maximum temperature rating shall be at least +60C
2. Minimum temperature rating shall be at least -40C
v. Classified according to flame application limits where the flame application time shall be
at least 120 seconds.
vi. Marked with the manufacturers or responsible vendors name, logo or trademark, along
with the product identification
Engineering Specification
CABLE CLEATS AND INTERMEDIATE RESTRAINTS
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Rev 26Feb2010
3. Short circuit Rating
a. The maximum mechanical force between conductors during a short circuit is calculated by:
F
t
= (0.17 x I
PEAK
2
) / S
Where:
F
t
= Maximum Force on Conductor (N/m)
I
PEAK
= 1/2 Cycle Peak Asymmetrical Current magnitude (kA)
S = Spacing between conductor centers (meters)
b. The supplier will deliver short circuit mechanical force calculations for the following:
i. The project application using the recommended cable cleat lineal spacing
ii. The application reflected in the certified short circuit test report
iii. Both aforementioned calculations will clearly indicate the following:
1. F
t
= Maximum Force on Conductor (N/m)
2. I
PEAK
= 1/2 Cycle Peak Asymmetrical Current magnitude (kA)
3. S = Spacing between conductor centers (meters)
c. The calculated mechanical force between conductors for the project application shall be less than
or equal to the forces resulting from the certified short circuit test for the same IEC 61914 short
circuit protection category.
d. Short circuit withstand shall be documented by certified test report from an independent, third-
party testing laboratory. Manufacturer self-certification will not be acceptable.
e. If only RMS short circuit values are known for the specified project application, the
manufacturer shall apply the following formula to calculate the maximum mechanical force on
the conductors:
F
t
= [0.17 x (I
SC-RMS
x 2.2)
2
] / S
Where:
I
SC-RMS
= RMS Short Circuit Current (kA)
I
PEAK
= I
SC-RMS
x 2.2
f. Certified short circuit test reports shall document the physical condition of the cables, cable
cleats and intermediate restraints after the short circuit test(s).
i. Cable cleats and intermediate restraints shall be intact with no missing parts.
ii. Cable cleats and intermediate restraints shall be reusable, and capable of removal and
reinstallation.
iii. There shall be no cuts or damage to the outer sheath of the cable caused by cable cleats or
intermediate restraints as a result of excessive cable movement.
iv. Cables shall successfully pass the specified voltage withstand test if tested in accordance
with IEC 61914, Clause 6.4.4.
v. Any missing parts or damage as stated above will render the cable cleats and intermediate
restraints unacceptable for the specified project.
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CABLE CLEATS AND INTERMEDIATE RESTRAINTS
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Rev 26Feb2010
4. Product Features
a. Integral cable cleat liners surrounding the cables are required for cable cleats and intermediate
restraints employing metallic frames in order to:
i. Cushion cables from the magnetic forces arising during fault currents
ii. Prevent cable contact with the metallic cable cleat or intermediate restraint frame, thereby
protecting the cables from chafing against metallic surfaces
iii. Protect cables during extreme movement of high-shock installations (e.g. military and
seismic applications)
iv. Restrain cables from axial movement
b. Folded metal edges do not protect cables from damage and shall not be acceptable.
5. Materials of Construction
a. Metallic components of cable cleats shall be Type 316L marine-grade stainless steel.
b. Liners shall be low smoke and fume, zero halogen, polymeric material with UV stabilization for
use in high salt, marine outdoor locations.
c. The manufacturer shall propose alternate finishes or coatings as required for specialized
applications (e.g. chemical laden environments).
6. Documentation
a. The following documentation shall accompany every order:
i. Data sheets for the recommended cable cleats and intermediate restraints
ii. Installation guides for the recommended cable cleats and intermediate restraints
iii. A copy of the relevant independent third-party short circuit test certificate
iv. The manufacturers short circuit mechanical force calculations
v. Technical drawings of the cable cleats and intermediate restraints.